The 2025 Golden Globes: A Comprehensive Recap
The entertainment industry kicked off the year with a bang, with the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards. Celebrated as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” the event pays tribute to excellence in both film and television. If you missed the ceremony, fear not, as this article serves as a comprehensive overview, detailing how and where to watch the event, the highs and lows of the night, and of course, the winners.
Accessing the Golden Globes: From Cable to Streaming
The Golden Globes 2025 were telecasted live on CBS television stations at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on the eventful Sunday night. For those who prefer watching through other means, the event was also streamed live on Paramount+ in the U.S. Subscribers of Paramount+ with Showtime had access both live and on-demand. Meanwhile, Paramount+ Essential subscribers could start streaming the show from the following Monday.
82nd Annual Golden Globes: The Red Carpet Rundown
The glamorous Golden Globes red carpet was an event in itself, covered live digitally and hosted in partnership with Entertainment Tonight and Variety. The hosts, ET correspondent Rachel Smith and Variety’s Marc Malkin, kicked off the coverage at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Highlights of the evening’s fashion stood out on Variety and Penske Media platforms.
The Victors of the Night: Golden Globes Winners
As the night unfolded, so did the winners’ list. “The Brutalist” shone bright, grabbing the award for the best drama film and receiving accolades for acting and directing. In the musical or comedy category, “Emilia Pérez” stole the show with its award for the best motion picture. Television categories saw “Hacks” and “Shōgun” winning awards for best comedy and drama, respectively.
Two special awards were presented to Golden Globe-winning performers Viola Davis and Ted Danson, who were honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award, respectively.
The Master of Ceremonies: Golden Globes Host
Adding charm to the evening was comedian Nikki Glaser, the first woman to solo host the Golden Globe Awards. After her breakout performance during Comedy Central’s “The Roast of Tom Brady,” Glaser was chosen to host the prestigious event. She revealed that previous Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais gave her some sage advice: “Just be yourself. You’re not one of them. Don’t try to walk out there acting like you’re an A-lister just because you’re invited.”
The Golden Stage: The Venue for the Awards
The extravagant Golden Globe Awards 2025 was held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. It proved to be a fitting location for the industry’s glitterati to come together and celebrate their art and achievements.